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Electrical Wiring &
Re-Wiring
Due to the high level of electrical devices continuously added to modern buildings, it’s likely any existing wiring could be detrimentally pressurised.
Electrical Wiring Specialists
At Cambs Electrical, we provide a comprehensive rewiring service to residential and commercial premises throughout Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas, providing everything from initial survey to the safe installation of new wiring. Whether you’re simply extending a property or are considering moving into an older house or premises, we’ll take care of everything to ensure your wiring is functioning as new.
When is Rewiring Needed?
Generally speaking, we would always advocate that wiring is updated either partially or entirely, if it exceeds 25-30 years, to ensure it is compliant with the latest safety regulations. However, more periodic inspection is recommended at least every 10 years for an owner-occupied dwelling and five years for a rental property or at the change of tenancy.
A full or partial rewire might also be required if you’re planning major renovation work that would be defined as a ‘material alteration’ by the Building Regulations, perhaps moving or adding sockets, light fittings and large electrical items. Rewires are best done in two phases (pre plaster/fix 1) and fix 2 (lights, switches etc).
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More than 30 years old
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Dated rubber, fabric or lead-insulated cabling
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Circuit breakers that regularly trip
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Shocks from switches and outlets
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Frequent light flickering or dimming
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Damaged or exposed wires and cables
Signs a Rewire May Be Needed
What Does a Rewire Typically Involve?
As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, you can rest assured that all work will be carried out with minimal disruption and in accordance with all relevant regulations and safety standards by Cambs Electrical. Here’s a summary of what we do when rewiring a property:
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Full site assessment
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Check existing connections
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Provide full written quotation
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Carry out the rewire
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Test the circuit and fuse board
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Check all sockets and power outputs
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Provide a copy of a rewiring certificate
Electrical Rewiring Cost
The cost of rewiring a building tends to vary depending on the size of the job and the property.
At Cambs Electrical, we offer a fixed price for full and partial rewires, so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying upfront. Working with a professional, accredited electrician means you won’t be hit with any nasty surprises once the work is completed, and if any additional work is required, we’ll always provide a quote first
NICEIC Approved & Certificated
Punctual & Responsive
Competitive
Pricing
New Build Development
High quality new build developments including smart lighting, electric vehicle charging points, air source heat pump control wiring, electric underfloor heating, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, data services and smart home technology.
Farmhouse Conversion
Complete electrical installation as part of a conservation renovation of a 17th century timber framed farmhouse, including lighting, power, new kitchen rewire, bathrooms, lighting to architectural features such as a timber stairway turret & inglenook fireplaces.
Offices Space & Flats
Conversion of Georgian town house to flats and office space including fire alarm, domestic smoke alarm systems, underfloor heating, track lighting and a complete domestic power and lighting install to each flat.
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What is the process for receiving a Electrical quotation?Cambs Electrical provide a free no-obligation quotation for all Electrical repair, replacement, and installations. An initial site visit will allow us to fully ascertain the problem, before making the most appropriate recommendations. The extent of the damage will dictate whether minor fixes will be sufficient or whether a more comprehensive solution is required.
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Which geographic locations do you complete Electrical works?Cambs Electrical operate in Cambridge, Cambourne, Royston, Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Newmarket, Ely, and surrounding Huntingdon, Peterborough, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire areas.
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Do you offer a warranty for your Electrical works?Yes, all of our works come with a 15-year’ plus guarantee for complete customer peace of mind. The different Electrical solutions will determine the exact length of the warranty. Experienced completing all Electrical solutions for over 50-years’ and only utilising the best materials and approved working techniques in the market, you’re in safe hands with Cambs Electrical.
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What Electrical Solutions do you provide?Cambs Electrical has a proven track-record in delivering excellent related Fire Prevention, Wiring, Heating Control, Data Cabling, Emergency Lighting and Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery systems (MVHR), all supplemented by other appropriate electrical finishes where suitable.